How to mix your paints for the perfect dutch pour acrylic pour painting

[@feeltheblank7357]

A selfless broadminded teacher. Thank you

[@beccaharkinsart]

You're very welcome!

[@andiortega4164]

Thank you, ma’am! That was the easiest description of how to measure your paint fluidity anywhere. Thank you so much.

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@suzannehix5755]

That tip at the end where you compare both fluids side by side is a great tip! Thank you.

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michelep3111]

Agreed! I feel like my art is going to benefit from this video in so many ways.

[@TheHal2600]

Strainer on the bottle opening. Brilliant,only a few weeks in the game and never considered that. Thanks!

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad to help!

[@missparadise879]

This is all me! I'm here for the technical stuff. I feel it's so important and no one ever goes over it. Ever. I own a spa and constantly find that everyone that has been in any field for a long time was never taught the why of everything. It's so important. Ty

[@beccaharkinsart]

I’m glad you found it helpful!

[@naomiledger1374]

One of the best tutorials I've seen for mixing paint - and I've seen quite a few over the last couple of years! Very helpful and informative and explained in a manner that is simple and easy. Only thing is it's a little bit hard to see your measuring clearly with the background being white but with your explanations it didn't matter too much. Thank you Becca 😊😊

[@beccaharkinsart]

Thanks!

[@BreeonHudson]

I absolutely love your work! I want so badly to try it. I’m not quite there yet but you really make it look like something I could learn to do. Thank you for your videos. They’re awesome. ❤

[@cjbarash3819]

Wow! Super helpful - as a beginner I very much needed this info. Using the stocking on the Flotrol spout and comparing your paints on the cardboard was brilliant! Thank you❤❤

[@nancydunston1215]

I loved when you said that you like to learn the hard way, lol!!! I didn't know there was any other way, lol!!! Great video! I have learned a lot! Thank you ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@beccaharkinsart]

Hahah!! Well, I’ve heard there are some people who just follow directions. I find that quite boring 😂😜

[@lidiyaivaniushyn205]

Спасибо огромное,что вы делитесь своим опытом!!!❤❤❤

[@LadyLeda2]

Thank you. This was very helpful to me as a beginner.

[@lstefans]

Great paint mix video. Mixing seems to be the hardest part. It's like house painting..the prep is key to having a pleasant experience and the best end result.

[@beccaharkinsart]

Very true!

[@deborahgwathmey3107]

Thank you, Becca. Your instructions are so understandable. I don’t like to measure, either. You’re a rock star!

[@beccaharkinsart]

Happy to help!

[@ardentabacistx5360]

One year ago! My Oh My! Well, Becca, my wife, and I are watching, learning and loving every minute of your instruction, THANK you sooo much! - You are an excellent artist and teacher! ~

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad it was helpful! And thank you for your encouragement.

[@jacqueliner4759]

LOVE the idea of using the toe of a nylon to strain the Floetrol! Thanks so much for sharing this as well as your mixing process.

[@beccaharkinsart]

You are so welcome!

[@wintermortenson3395]

Yes! That was a super helpful tip.

[@emilyflotilla931]

Amazon has a strainer lid for Floetrol that screws on, and you can keep on and put the main lid back on over it. Tracie Reed may have them, too. I started with a piece of a nylon stocking, but it sagged too much when I would pour it.

[@beccaharkinsart]

@@emilyflotilla931 thanks for the tip!

[@debbiestrotz6917]

Newbie here - why do you need to strain flotrol?

[@beckyjenkins197]

Great ideas! Very nice to hear full tutorials. Thank you.

[@beccaharkinsart]

You are so welcome!

[@PamiMarie7]

Thanks so much! That test you performed helped me a lot.

[@lauraoakman-ve3yw]

This is a great video, the close up consistency is very much appreciated. Thank you. 🙂

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Chikos68]

Hi Becca, I’ve watched this video three times already. Thank you for this PARTICULAR instruction. It is very very helpful.

[@beccaharkinsart]

So glad you found it helpful!

[@sherriwallace3209]

Great info, and I love the way you demonstrated everything! I'm new, and I need all the help I can get!

[@beccaharkinsart]

Welcome to the fluid art community!

[@sherriwallace3209]

Thank you, ma'am! :) @@beccaharkinsart

[@lisamb4269]

New sub!!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️!!! I have gone through so many Dutch pouring artists not understanding, how much floetrol and paint ti use for this technique!!! I have tried and failed a few times and am rather bored with flip cups. I gave a learning and cognitive issue, pretty badly and get frustrated when people don't fully explain how much to use!!! Thank you!!!

[@beccaharkinsart]

I’m so glad to hear it was helpful! I’d love to see your dutch pour when you get around to it.

[@lisamb4269]

​@beccaharkinsart I tried it once. Came back to your channel again. I failed but gonna do it on a bigger canvas...

[@jerrie1946]

this was very helpful. thanks

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anaseoane1027]

Hace unos días que descubrí tu canal. Estoy empezando con estas técnicas y me resulta fascinante lo que se consigue. Mil gracias por compartir. Te veo desde Alemania aunque soy española. Un saludo😊❤

[@beccaharkinsart]

Welcome!

[@charlesbaker575]

So detailed and helpful, especially the clever trick of testing the runs on paper. Thank you!

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@elizabethlowe1434]

My first time to watch you Becca and I really like that you take time to ensure we follow what you are doing. So thank you. I will watch you more often. Especially thank you for the stocking strainer. That really helps a lot.

[@beccaharkinsart]

You are so welcome! I love the stocking strainer too!

[@marie-clairegarnier9714]

Merci Becca C'est tout à fait la précision que j'attendais Bravo

[@debstone4062]

Brilliant! To test to see how the paint runs on the card. I never would have thought to do that.

[@beccaharkinsart]

I learned that from other KZbin artists.

[@vickyterra7272]

Thank you, very helpful.

[@sharonmorden9523]

Thank you! This was very helpful.

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dottieherring4797]

I just found your channel and am i ever glad i have been collecting supplies for at least six months and now i feel like i am ready to go thank you Becca for the easy to follow directions ❤❤

[@beccaharkinsart]

Welcome aboard! I’m so glad you found my instructions easy to follow. When I started I couldn’t find anything like this so I decided to make one! 😀

[@beapatterson6829]

Excellent, easy to understand with the demo!

[@masamikolbenschlag8941]

You answered all my questions about how to mix paint for Dutch pour. Thank you. ❤❤

[@beccaharkinsart]

Awesome!

[@lally816]

Glad I found your podcast. It is the best.

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@louiskim5359]

Dear Becca, thank you so much for such a great education!

[@beccaharkinsart]

You are so welcome!

[@deborahtisdell8882]

Thank-you Becca. I am happy to say I found your channel. Your tip re paint flow consistency is very helpful and appreciated. Your at ease, natural approach reminds me of generous Olga Soby.

[@beccaharkinsart]

Wow!! What a compliment. I really admire Olga Soby and have learned so much from her.

[@margaretep.]

Super Tutorial, das Beste! Vielen lieben Dank Becca!🧡

[@kimberlydepatie6036]

Great information!! Thank you for sharing. I just found your channel and I am looking forward to watching more videos. Be well 😊

[@beccaharkinsart]

Welcome aboard! I post a new video once a week. Let me know if there is any particular content you’d like to see!

[@louisejffisher4630]

Thank you ! Super info !

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Fmkayla]

First time seeing your work on another video and then I came here. Oh yes the paint on paper is the only one I’ve ever seen done, what a great tip. I just subscribed👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@beccaharkinsart]

Welcome aboard!

[@Joani161]

Your last test shows the viscosity. The gold is highly pigmented and the magenta is thicker, really viscous and a lower pigment. a very nice demo.

[@eyeofspirit369]

I am new to paintpouring art and this is very easy to understand, Thank you.

[@beccaharkinsart]

You are so welcome!

[@kkoniar6756]

Excellent video. I just started doing acrylic pouring and your video has been the most helpful that I’ve seen. Thank you!

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ceciled2818]

Thank you. Very helpful

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Ladydi852]

You answered my questions about water and paints. I may try again this weekend. Thank you so much, Di

[@livnatelex]

Thank you so much for the clear explanation of how to start mixing paints for these projects. I'm just starting, and this has been so helpful.

[@beccaharkinsart]

I’m so glad you found this helpful!

[@annsiebel3682]

Thank you so much for showing how to use floetrol. This video is very useful. ❤

[@beccaharkinsart]

You’re welcome 😊

[@michelep3111]

This is the best tutorial I've ever seen. You are so straight forward and explain it so well. Thank you!

[@beccaharkinsart]

So glad it was helpful!

[@justjane2070]

Very interesting. Thanks.

[@zoelewis3397]

Thank you so much!!!!! This was really helpful! I love the way you compare the paint consistency- I’m going to start doing that!

[@beccaharkinsart]

You are so welcome!

[@Rita-r1j]

I learn a lot today . Thank you.

[@normadykstra1213]

Becca I am a beginner and just found you! I loved your video and you honesty. I subscribed! ❤❤

[@beccaharkinsart]

Thanks for subbing!

[@peggyburnett6331]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@judyhyland682]

I just found you..and subscribed…thank you for your help

[@shahinwolfe7433]

It was so helpful dear . Thank you very much .

[@christinesanderson7819]

Thank you for demonstrating so well!

[@beccaharkinsart]

You are so welcome!🤗

[@nancykanyuk1460]

Thanks for sharing your ratios. Was blown away by your split base coat (blue and white) Dutch pour.

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@karenavery3672]

Good video, I always have a problem when they say add water to consistency but never sure how much to add.

[@deborahlofgran5636]

Thank you Becca. You are amazing. I can't wait to try your method. Can you explain how to make the base colors and the consistencies as well? thanks

[@beccaharkinsart]

Base colors are mixed the same as all the other colors!

[@WondersNeverCease]

Thank you! So helpful 😊

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@judygrubbs1093]

Thank you so much. This will really help me. I have had a little trouble with this.🤩

[@beccaharkinsart]

You’re welcome 😊

[@tinahamilton9058]

The stocking tip alone is worth its weight in gold.

[@HollyFischerArt]

I've been doing the same thing with the stockings to strain it as I use it. It's so easy and efficient. I do the same thing on paints, too, if I happen to catch on to the bottle of paint containing "things" of various sorts within it. One time I had Artist Loft bottles of white that had little things in the paint. It took me a while to figure out where it was coming from as I kept getting these tiny little blobs all through my dried paintings. It was so annoying. Eventually I figured out it was those bottles of white it was coming from, and I put the panty hose strainer on them. It works like a charm! Great minds figure out the same sorts of things. 😉 Yes, definitely - get the floetrol in, then the paint, mix that up, and THEN start mixing in bits of water, a little at a time so you don't over do it accidentally. Fixing that is not as easy as just doing it gradually and stopping when it is correct in consitency. I've noticed that works best for me as well, and, like you, LOL, I did not start out having that realization. I sure did NOT start out putting in the products in that order back in the beginning! LOL 🤣 But doing it other ways was a fabulous teacher. Great video! 🥰

[@maggeyd2386]

Thank you for sharing Becca😉

[@beccaharkinsart]

Thanks for watching!

[@MarkPaints]

Great video! Should have watched this first!!!

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad you liked it!

[@SnarkasticSunny]

Great teaching/showing style & yes, was very helpful! Thanks!

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kathyjones2107]

Fantastic tutorial! Love the test!

[@laurienye7514]

I really enjoyed that, I have been messing.

[@beccaharkinsart]

Hope you found it helpful!

[@brendamorgan59]

Thank You so much! This helps to to understand how to & approximately how much! I have have been searching for this a long time, I do prefer the ounces measurements! ❤

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@darlenecramer8366]

Thank you for saying where to get Floetrol. I have been looking in wrong places. Very helpful video..

[@beccaharkinsart]

You’re welcome 😊

[@TamikaBetts-we2mj]

Thank you for this. Very helpful.

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pennyhaase744]

Love the No trace but No divet description of consistency ❤❤ I have done only a few Dutch Pours & some were good, some not so much 😢 but learning correct consistency. Thank you Becca !!

[@beccaharkinsart]

It definitely takes time to get the hang of.

[@mrgarner4796]

Fantastic tutorial. Thank you.

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@FunkymetalBL]

Great recipe Becca! I’m the same way, I hate measuring lol. I’ve been doing it for about 18 months now and it’s all by feel and good to know I’m doing it very similar to you and getting the same consistency 🎨. Thanks for sharing!

[@brenda33181bs]

You didn't talk about what the base coat should be like. Do you have a video 🎉explaining exactly how to do the dutch pour? Thank you ❤

[@beccaharkinsart]

Base coat is mixed the same!

[@deb3203]

Excellent ! Do you have a video on how you mix and lay down your base coat ? Thank you !

[@beccaharkinsart]

I mix my base coat the same as all my other paints.

[@Narimna]

@beccaharkinsart The way you mix you paints is so easy to follow and understand, My question is: Is the paint mixed the same way for the base coat/flow extender etc?

[@beccaharkinsart]

I mix all my paints for a dutch pour with the same recipe and thickness including the base paint

[@ДианаЙовчева-й6с]

Отново много, много ценен урок! Пълна информация, представена кратко и понятно!!! Голям късмет, че "случайно " днес попаднах на Вашите уроци! Не съм опитвала Холандск наливане, нямах желание. Общо съм гледала над 800 видео уроци, но Вашите уроци ме вдъхновиха да усвоя тази техника! Освен това за моя радост в Турция има Liquitex бои, а от България си купих Owatrol. Надявам се да проработи. Огромни благодарности! Следя Ви!

[@beccaharkinsart]

I’m so glad this lesson was helpful. I try to be thorough and concise so I don’t waste anyone’s time. 😊 I’d love to see what you make when you try it.

[@Catriona-wx7lv]

Esti foarte frumoasa!❤Un chip blând,o voce caldă și un suflet bun,care împărtășește cu noi talentul ei ❤🤗🥰

[@artadventurebysunshine]

Fabulous tutorial. Your explanations are very clear. I’m a newbie, so I really appreciate it. Thank you.

[@beccaharkinsart]

You are so welcome! When I stated I must have watched 50 videos to try to figure it out, so I decided to make one that I wish existed when I started. I’m so glad you found it helpful!

[@janiceholt8146]

Very helpful. Learned something new! Thanks!

[@user-uj9cy2wj1j]

Thank you for the demonstration. You're awesome with instructions.

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@deborahobrien255]

Hello again. I watch a lot of different artists so I can learn, learn, learn. There is one artist who uses regular house paint for her pillow. Any comments on that? Also, although I love the simplicity of your recipes, some artists have different recipies for straight pours vs a cell activator. Any comments on that? Thank you again.

[@beccaharkinsart]

Generally regular house paint is used for the bloom technique-very thick paints. This recipe is for Dutch pours which uses the hair dryer.

[@keiterbug15]

So I saw that Olga has the MHU dryer and tapes a bigger condenser on the end. Maybe an idea 🤷‍♀️ Thanks for the comparison.

[@kathleenenright5600]

Thank u so much love ur videos xxneeded to see the proper amound of paint i can only get pouring medium here in lreland xx

[@beccaharkinsart]

You are so welcome

[@lourdestirado7393]

Excellent information; thank you. Very helpful.

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SnarkasticSunny]

Another awesome tutorial & my thanks + subscribed.😊

[@beccaharkinsart]

Thanks for the sub!

[@jacquifiggins8758]

Hello do you have videos with instructions for what you use as your base paint or cell activators? Many thanks for this mixing video. Jacqui

[@beccaharkinsart]

I mix my base paint the same for Dutch pours. Here is a video I made on getting cells. It’s all about how you layer the paints. So many cells with NO silicone in this new #dutchpour series - "Transcending Light" kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGe5lIqvpbuLsLs

[@Littlesharky-h2s]

Just stumbled on your channel and I’m so glad I did. I have a Cricut cutting machine and I switch between projects so sometimes I forget how to do things such as mix the paints. I remember watching Olga and other Dutch pour artists and they all seemed to have a different approach to mixing the paints. You, however, have taken away my confusion. Thanks for the simple instructions. I’m currently working on my craft room organizing and now I can’t wait to get done so I can start doing the painting again. The only thing I noticed was that sometimes, when you were showing the paints, the camera didn’t pick it up. It was maybe too high. I am definitely subscribing and will be watching.

[@beccaharkinsart]

I’m glad you found it useful! I’m always striving to improve little by little every day. Thanks for your feedback.

[@meaganshadle-hand3871]

Hi Becca! I actually just sent you a message on Facebook. I've been doing fluid art for about 3 years and have tried and tried to get this technique down. Your video is the closest and most consistent that I've came! Thank you SO SO MUCH! I'm going to spread the word and let people know that this is the video to watch. It helped me so much and I am so thankful. I think that nobody else gets as close as you got to the camera with the cups so that we could really see in there and see the consistency for ourselves. Or at least that's how I feel! I do you have one question now though. I feel like my edges are too hard. They need to be more wispy, if that makes sense. Does that mean that my consistency still is not fluid enough? Will send pictures of what I'm talking about in the Facebook message. Much love from Myrtle Beach South carolina!

[@beccaharkinsart]

Megan, I’m so glad you found this video helpful! That was my goal 😊 I’ll check out your FB message and see if I’m able to help. Also thank you for sharing this video! 😁

[@pennyhaase744]

I'm with you on this ! BINGO Becca !

[@angiedennis9264]

Thank you Becca!

[@beccaharkinsart]

You are so welcome!

[@victoriaburgess5868]

Hi Becca, great tutorial for mixing Dutch pour paint. Do you use the same mix for your base colour? Many thanks Vicky from Suffolk, UK

[@beccaharkinsart]

Yes I do!

[@danapowers2102]

Gosh that was really helpful - thx!

[@beccaharkinsart]

Glad it helped!

[@brendanorton5742]

Good lesson and demonstration. I did mu first dutch pour today (if I can call it that) but my paint was much thicker. I'll know what to do different tomorrow.

[@beccaharkinsart]

So glad it was helpful! Find me on Instagram and send me a DM with your painting. I’d love to see it!

[@Livingstone497]

Hi Becca I am thoroughly enjoying your videos and always learn so much. I wonder if you could explain your mix that you keep in your squirt bottles ? I ask because I have yet to see recipes for large batch preparation for squirt bottles and on the other hand that you shouldn’t mix large quantities because pouring medium and Floetrol should not be left for too long before using ?

[@beccaharkinsart]

I have never had any problem with mixing in squirt bottles. I have had paint sit for months and be just fine!

[@ruthvanalstine8296]

This is a great demonstration for mixing paints. I love that you did the super up-close view. Great job in getting those shots in! I have noticed when I let my mixed paints sit on the shelf for a few days or longer they tend to thicken a little. I usually do a new test before I just jump in and use the paints on an actual canvas from pre-mixed paints I had ready and adjust if needed. Maybe your experience is different? Love the video.

[@beccaharkinsart]

Yes, I do find that some of them thicken up, in particular the darker colors.

[@sarahkardashian8995]

Thank you, Becca. Great tutorial.

[@beccaharkinsart]

Thanks! I’m glad you like it.

[@veronicalouverdis5535]

Helpful video Becca, thank you! I haven't been getting my paint consistencies perfect (also an intuitive mixer...) - this should help a lot 😊

[@GlassandPotPainting]

Great informative tutorial ❤. Thank you for sharing 👍

[@beccaharkinsart]

You are so welcome

[@deborahobrien255]

Hi Becca, love, love your work. When including a metallic paint in your pour, do you seal with a satin or gloss varnish? And where do you sign your name? I'm thinking on the bottom or back of the frame. Please let me know what medium you use. Many thanks

[@beccaharkinsart]

Generally I think the metallic paint looks better with gloss varnish, but it kind of depends on the overall look of the painting.

[@lindafischer9384]

Wish the cup was on a dark surface. But thank you so much for this tutorial.very appreciated.

[@beccaharkinsart]

Yes I know. I will try to remember that for next time

[@stephaniegraves1899]

Good video😊

[@beccaharkinsart]

Thanks 😁